A Study of Rhetorical Devices Used in Editorials of Pakistani English Newspapers
Author: Aamer Aziz*, Muhammad Naeem, Angela Simone Sharpe, Rahat Chaudhry
Lecturer English, Superior Group of Colleges, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Published Date: 2024-02-18
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Keywords: Discourse Analysis, Rhetoric, Rhetorical Devices, Editorials.
Abstract:
This thesis explores the role and significance of language and rhetoric in English newspapers in Pakistan, analyzing their impact on readers and the construction of meaning within news discourse. By examining various linguistic and rhetorical strategies employed by newspapers, this study aims to provide insights into how language choices influence public perception and shape societal discourse. The purpose of this study is to examine rhetorical devices used in the editorials of Pakistani English newspapers. In this regard, data was collected from two Pakistani English newspapers "The News International" and "The Nation". Using a purposive sampling technique, 20 articles were selected; 10 editorials from each journal, published from March 2023 to May 2023. A mixed method was used to identify the answers to concerned research questions. Qualitative analyzes are conducted in several English-language newspapers to examine language patterns and rhetorical strategies. The results showed that editorial writers used eight rhetorical devices, namely: parallelism, antithesis, repetition, hyperbole, metaphor, anaphora, irony and rhetorical question. This study would be helpful for future researchers, especially the ones who are interested in studying the newspaper discourse.
